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A  BOOK  FOR  DEVOTION. 

By    Rev.    William    T.    Sleeper 


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UO STON : 

Lef.  and  Shepard,  Publish kks. 

1883. 


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Quotations  from  the  New  Testament  ake  from 
the  Revised  Version, 

Illustrations  from  Bida. 
Copyright  in  188:3,  by  W.  T.  Sleeper. 


Printed  by  Lucius  P.  Goddard,  Worcester. 


CONTENTS. 


ILLUSTRATIONS. 


Jesus  by  the  Sea,  - 

The  Return  from  Egypt,       -  -  < 

Jesus  in  the  midst  of  the  Doctors, 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,     - 

Ilealing  of  the  Impotent  Man  at  the  Pool, 

Jesus  leads  the  Blind, 

Jesus  washes  the  feet  of  His  Disciples, 

Joseph  of  Arimathea  prepares  Christ  for  Burial, 

Jesus  appears  to  His  Disciples, 


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1.  The  Vision                 -----  9 

2.  The  Advent          -----  u 

3.  The  Guiding  Star       -----  14 

4.  The  Flight             -----  13 

5.  The  Nazarene            •           -           -           -           -  19 

6.  The  Preparation                -  22 

7.  The  Baptism               -----  lM 

8.  The  Ministry         -  28 

9.  The  Night  Long  Prayer         -            -            -            -  ;;L> 

10.  In  Simon's  House              -  35 

11.  Accused  of  Blasphemy           -            -            -            -  38 


12.     At  Bethesda 


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13.  Blasphemed  -----  4;; 

14.  Escaped  from  the  Stoning  ...  43 
L5.  Besought  to  Depart               -  :,l 

16.  At  Bethany  -  55 

17.  Weeping  over  Jerusalem  -  59 
js.  The  Last  Supper  ....  52 
V.K  Gethsemane               -  cc, 

20.  Betrayal  and  Trial  -  70 

21.  The  Crucifixion  ...  74 

22.  The  Resurrection  -  7,s 
23  Room  for  Jesua         *           -           -           -           -  82 


HYMNS    OF    JESUS. 


1. 

For  Me 

2. 

Jesus  is  Born 

3. 

Beautiful  Star 

4. 

Be  Not  Afraid 

5. 

My  Father's  Business 

6. 

The  Heralding      - 

7. 

Jesus  Comes  to  Save 

8. 

Where  is  Jesus  ? 

9. 

Words  of  Jesus 

10. 

All  from  Jesus 

11. 

The  Touch  of  Jesus 

12. 

Come  to  the  Saviour 

13. 

The  Love  of  Jesus 

14. 

The  Mind  of  Jesus 

15. 

At  the  Feet  of  Jesus 

16. 

Jesus  Whispers 

17. 

Jesus,  Advocate 

IS. 

Remember  Me 

19. 

Jesus  Alone 

20. 

Jesus  in  the  Midst 

21. 

Soul,  Arise 

22. 

The  Believer's  Response 

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P  R  EFAC  E 


I  have  written  this  book  because  it  was  in  my  heart,  and, 
like  David,  I  wanted  to  say:  "I  have  not  hid  thy  rigbteou 
within  my  heart;    I   have   declared   thy   faithfulness    and   thy 
salvation;    I   have   not   concealed  thy  loving  kindness  and  thy 
truth  from  the  great  congregation." 

A  little  poem  out  of  which  the  book  has  grown  was  pub- 
lished in  the  Con(/rc(/atlonalist  several  years  ago,  entitled,  I 
believe,  "Room  for  Jesus."  A  hymn  taken  from  that  poem 
was  set  to  music,  and  published  in  "Spiritual  Songs  for  the 
Sunday-School"  by  "The  Century  Co." 

I  offer  this  book  to  the  public  hoping  it  may  do  LT<>od. 

Rev.  G.  H.  GorLD,  T).  D.,of  Worcester,    who   has   read    the 
manuscript,  says  of  it,"  I  have  lead  "The  Rejected  King"  with 
sincere  pleasure.     It  puts  the  pith  of  the  gospel  Into 
rapidly  passing  word-pictures.     Their  brevity  and  quick  move- 
ment kindle  a  glow  of  devout  feeling  which  increases  to  the  end." 

Rev.  A.  P.   Marvin,  of  Lancaster,  Bays:    "'Hie  poem,  as 

you  read  it  to  me,  Immediately  arrested  my  attention,  and  he'd 
it.  to  the  last  line.  As  I  am  impatient  of  dull,  or  diffuse,  OF 
tedious    poetry,    however    beautiful  the    words  or   the   measure. 


I  concluded  the  poem  had  real  merit.  When  I  read  it  over  by 
myself,  line  by  line,  and  even  word  by  word,  spending  a  day  or 
more  over  it,  my  interest  was  increased,  rather  than  satiated. 
This  is  another  proof  to  me  of  its  real  merit,  and  that  not  as 
an  expression  of  divine  truth,  but  as  poetry." 

Rev.  D.  O.  Mears,  d.  d.,  of  Worcester,  writes  me:  "  I  have 
this  morning  read  with  great  interest  and  profit  your  poems  on 
"Jesus  Rejected. "  I  do  not  profess  to  be  a  poet,  but  I  do  know 
that  there  are  "  thoughts  that  burn  "  scattered  over  these  pages. 
If  you  shall  cast  the  work  into  book  form  I  shall  expect  that  many 
others  will  be  blessed  in  the  perusal  as  I  have  been.  I  congrat- 
ulate you  on  what  you  have  done.  The  spirit  of  tenderness 
breathes  in  every  line. 

Mr.  Harry  W.  French,  the  popular  writer  and  lecturer, 
says:  "  I  have  enjoyed  very  much  reading  and  re-reading  your 
poem.  I  think  very  highly  of  it  as  a  production,  and  hope,  for 
the  good  of  the  world,  as  well  as  for  myself,  to  see  it  in  print." 

With  such  words  as  these  I  am  encouraged  to  send  it  forth, 
praying  that  the  blessing  of  God  may  rest  upon  it. 

The  Author. 


£l)c  ttcjcctcb  liing. 


THE  VISION. 

"He  is  despised  and  rejected  of  men."—  Isa.  53:  3. 

Rapt  in  what  exalted  theme 

Did  the  ancient  Prophet  dream  — 

Heavenly,  or  of  earth  below  — 

That  bis  sou]  was  set  aglow 

With  a  flame  of  holy  fire? 

What  could  wondering  seer  admire ? 

'Twas  the  Mighty  One  revealed, 

But  from  worldly  souls  concealed  ; 

Name  transcending  every  name, 

Though  in  lowliness  He  came; 


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THE    REJECTED    KING. 


Beautiful  beyond  compare. 
Yet   QOH€  saw  His  beauty  rare; 
Spurned  by  those  He  came  to  bless, 
Hated  for  His  righteousness^ 
Wounded  for  our  trespasses, 
Bruised  for  our  iniquities, 
On  His  head  our  sins  were  laid, 
By  His  stripes  our  peace  was  made, 
Like  a  lamb  to  slaughter  brought, 
Though  oppressed  He  murmured  not: 
For  the  world  self-sacrificed, 
Yet  rejected  and  despised. 


FOR  ME. 


M  \  \  of  sorrows !  can  it  be 
That  I  lis  sorrow  was  for  me, 
And  I  lis  a  crony  ? 


THE    REJECTED    KIX<..  11 

Yes,  for  me  in  love  He  came, 
Took  upon  Himself  my  blame 
And  endured  the  shame. 

For  my  fault  He  insult  bore, 
Scoffing  rude  and  scourging  sore, 
And  a  thorn-crown  wore  : 

Gave  His  feet  and  hands  and  side, 
Gave  Himself  —  my  guilt  to  hide  — 
To  be  crucified. 


THE  ADVENT. 

1  There  was  no  room  for  them  in  the  inn."—  Luke  2 :  "t 

In  the  inn  no  room  for  them, 
Thy  chief  guests,  0  Bethlehem  ! 
Until  thou  gavesl  room  to  glean. 

David's  flocks  to  Crop  the  green  ; 


12  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

But  for  Mary  —  blessed  one  — 
And  for  David's  Royal  Son, 
Welcome  thou  dost  QOl  pro\  ide ; 
Every  room  is  occupied. 

\<>l>les  lounge    neath  lordly  domo. 
Peasants  plod  to  humble  homes, 
Foxes  in  their  burrows  rest, 
Sparrows  gather  to  their  nest  ; 
But  they  give  the  Heavenly  Stranger 
For  His  bed  a  rugged  manger; 
Home  and  grateful  cheer  for  all, 
For  the  Son  of  ( rod  a  stall. 

O  let  Bethlehem's  children  blush! 

Let  her  winds  their  voices  hush  ! 
O'er  the  silent,  8tar-lil   plain 
Angels  sing  a  joyful  strain  — 

"  Peace  on  earth,  to  men    good  will, 

Glorj  all  the  world  shall  till  "— 

Put   it   ne'er  can  he  forgot, 

Bet hlehem's  children  hear.it  not. 


THE    REJE<  TED    KING.  13 


JESUS  IS  BORN. 

Behold  the  Lord's  salvation 

By  poets  sung  of  old, 
The  hope  of  tribe  and  nation, 

By  prophets  long  foretold. 
Hosanna,  loud  hosanna  ! 

The  Son  of  David  see  ! 
Lift  high  Ilis  royal  banner, 

It  is  the  Jubilee. 

Prepare  the  way  before  Him, 

Make  ready  for  the  King : 
Let  all  the  earth  adore  Him, 

Ami  costly  presents  bring. 
Ye  -;iint-.  repeal  t Ik*  story 

Thai  ( Christ,  the  Lord,  is  come ; 
Sin-  «  Hallelujah  1  glory !" 

Ami  give  Messiah  mom. 


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THE    REJECTED    KING. 


THE  GUIDING  STAR. 


1  We  saw  his  star  in  the  east,  and  are  come  to  ivorship 
him."—  Matt.  2:2. 


Wise  men  coming  from  afar, 
Guided  by  a  wondrous  star, 
Gold  and  myrrh  and  incense  bring, 
Presents  to  the  new-born  King; 
Worshiping  they  bow  the  knee 
To  His  veiled  Majesty. 
Lord  is  He  of  heaven  and  earth. 
Yet  He  comes  of  lowly  birth. 
Not  to  treasure  earth-prized  things, 
Not  to  rob  of  splendor  kings, 
Not  a  monarch's  crown  to  take. 
Nor  a  royal  scepter  break  ; 
But  to  rescue  man  from  ill, 
Working  out  the  Father's  will. 
King  of  kings,  He  leaves  His  tin-one. 
Clothed  in  flesh  He  walks  unknown. 


THE    IJ EJECTED    KING.  15 

To  destroy  the  reign  of  sin. 
And  the  reign  of  grace  begin  ; 
That  a  mortal  race  might  be 
Raised  to  immortality. 


BEAUTIFUL  STAR. 


Beautiful  Star  of  the  Orient  night, 
Wonderful  is  thy  hallowed  light, 
Beckoning  wise  men  from  afar, 
Star  of  the  Orient,  beautiful  Star. 

Beautiful  Star,  thy  luminous  ray 
Beckon eth  me  along  the  way 
To  the  blest  Babe  in  Bethlehem's  Wall, 
Born  to  be  King  and  Redeemer  of  all. 


16  TUB    REJECTED    KING. 

Beautiful  Star,  -"till  brightly  shine, 
Pointing  to  Jesus,  the  Saviour  divine, 
Till  at  His  feet  shall  bow  every  knee,. 
Till  the  whole  world  His  glory  shall  see. 


THE  FLIGHT.   ■ 

"Herod  icili  seek  the  young  child  to  destroy  him.**— Matt.  2 :  13. 

Moved  by  jealousy  and  bate, 
Nothing  Herod's  wrath  could  sate 
Bui  toid  murder's  deep-dyed  stain 
From  the  blood  of  infants  slain. 
Ah,  the  laud  of  Rachel's  -rave! 
Crushed  with  sorrow,  none  can  save. 
Mothers  agonized  arc  weeping 
For  their  children's  breathless  sleeping. 


THE    REJECTED    KING,  17 

Herod's  rage  cannot  j  revail, 
Nor  his  wily  plans  avail ; 
For  the  King  upon  the  throne 
Gliardeth  well   His  royal  Son. 
Sable  Night  oh  noiseless  wings 
From  the  East  her  mantle  brings, 
Overshading  land  and  sea, 
While  the  holy  household  flee 
From  the  bloody  murderer's  hand, 
From  their  homo,  their  kin,  their  land. 
To  a  refuge  and  repose 
In  the  land  of   [srael's  woes. 


BE  NOT  AFRAID. 

Peace,  troubled  soul ;    the  Eye 

That  never  sleeps, 

But  keeps 
A   faithful  watch  is  nigh. 


18  THE    REJECTED    KIM,. 

God's  loved  one  need  not  fear: 

Wherever  he 

May  be, 
The  Father's  hand  is  near. 

[lis  tender,  loving  care, 

A  safe  retreat, 

Complete, 
Will  graciously  prepare. 

Though  hate  control  vain  man. 
And  hitter  foes 

( appose, 

They  only  help  God's  plan. 

In  service  of  the  Lord, 

In  holy  trust, 

One  must 
Prevail ;  it  is  ( rod's  word. 

60  on  then,  toiling  one. 
And  do  thy  hest. 
And  rest 
Is  wired,  ( rod's  \\  ill  is  done. 


Hi 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  19 


THE  NAZARENE. 

'And  he  went  down  with  them,  and  came  to  Nazareth,  and  was 
subject  unto  them." —  Luke  2:  5L 

Angels  tell  them,  "He  is  dead 
Whom  ye  feared  with  so  much  dread;" 
-  So  vile  Nazareth  becomes 
Purest,  best  of  earthly  homes. 
Here  our  Jesus,  mirthful,  mild, 
Lived  and  sported  as  a  child  ; 
lie  who  formed  the  virgin's  frame 
Her  obedient  Son  became ; 

lie  whose  hands  the  heavens  made 
Meekly  human  law  obeyed  ; 
He  whose  face  was  glory's  sheen 
Bore  the  name  of   Xazarene  ; 
He  who  formed  the  forest  tree 
Wrought  its  wood  in  carpentry; 
He  who  made  the  seed  and  ><>il 

Won  His  bread  by  sweat  and  toil; 


20 


THE    REJECTED    KING. 


He,  the  Holy  Son  of  God, 

Made  with  sinners  His  abode, 

Smw  their  vileness,  shared  their  shame, 

Felt  their  sorrow,  bore  their  blame; 

He  who  fixed.the  mountain's  height, 

Set  their  bounds  to  day  and  night, 

O'er  the  hills  of  Galilee 

( )ft  en  journeyed  wearily  ; 

He  who  taughl  the  herb  to  grow, 

And  the  rivulet  to  flow, 

Hungered  many  a  weary  day, 

Thirsted  on  I  lis  toilsome  way  ; 

He  who  owned  all  earthly  store, 

Whom  the  Heavenly  hosts  adore, 

Willi  the  poor,  the  weak,  the  lame, 

To  the  Temple's  worship  came  ; 

He  who  gave  the  wise  their  skill, 

And  the  seats  of   power  they  fill, 

In  a  child-like  spirit,  sweet, 
Humbly  quest ioned  at  their  feet. 


Tin:    REJECTED    KIXG.  21 

MY  FATHER'S  BUSINESS. 

The  waiting  field  is  large  and  white*, 
And  doth  the  sickle  keen  invite; 
Yea,  many  drooping  plants  I  see, 
My  Father's  work  is  pressing  me. 

The  reapers  in  the  field  are  few 
With  willing  hearts,  and  brave,  and  true; 
Help  musl  be  summoned  speedily  ; 
My  Father's  work  is  pressing  me. 

The  sickles  rough  and  dull  with  rust, 
Lie  careless,  I  rodden  in  the  dust  ; 
Sharpened  and  furbished  must  they  he: 
My  Father's  work  is  pressing  me. 

Let  not  the  ripened  grain  be  lost  : 
Before  the  winter's  sleet  and  t'r« »-t 
Jt  must  be  garnered  faithfully; 
Mj   Father's  work  is  pressing  me. 


22  THE    REJECTED    KIM.. 

THE  PREPARATION. 

"Make  ready  the  way  of  the  Lord.'"—  Matt.  3:  3. 

Era  long  foretold  is  near 
When  Messiah  shall  appear 
Satan's  power  on  earth  to  quell, 
Jubilee  of  Israel. 

Open  wide,  ye  gates  of  day  ! 
Death  and  darkness  rlee  away  ! 
Broken  be  the  sway  of  sin  ! 
Let  the  King  of  glory  in  ! 

John,  a  burning,  sliming  light. 
Like  Elijah,  clothed  with  might, 
By  the  Holy  Spirit   sent, 

( Jometh  with  t he  words,  ^  Repent, 
Heaven's  kingdom  is  at  hand, 
None  before  the  King  can  stand 
With  His  righteous,  glowing  ire, 
With   Ili^  fan  and  purging  fire." 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  23 

Breathing  thoughts,  in  words  of  ihnm*. 
Stinging  guilty  souls  with  shame, 
To  the  stern  Baptizer  brought 
Throngs  of  men,  who  cleansing  soughl 
Through  the  rite  ordained  to  be 
Type  of  Heavenly  purity. 
Their  confessions,  wails,  distress* 
Vocal  made  the  wilderness. 


THE  HERALDING. 


By  Jordan's  woody  banks 

A  mighty  voice  is  heard ; 
From  near  and  far,  like  gathering  cloudy 
The  eager  people  come  in  crowds 

To  hear  the  Prophet's  word: 

"  Behold  the  Land,  of  God  ! 
He  comes —  tic  nations'  long  desire  — 
He  comes  —  a  bright  consuming  fire  — 

Behold  the  Lamh  of  God!" 


24  III  i:    REJECTED    KING. 

The  valleys,  hills  and  woods 
And  water-brooks  rejoice, 

The  mountains  hear  the  thrilling  strain. 

A  em  I  echo  hack  the  grand  refrain 

Caught  from  the  Preacher's  voice: 
••  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God! 

He  conies  to  burn  the  chaff  of  sin 

[Fc  comes  the  wheat  to  gather  in. 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God!" 


THE  'BAPTISM. 

"And  I  knew  him  7)ot.,J — Jolm  \ 

Now  came  I Ie  who  had  no  sin, 
Fault  without,  or  guile  within. 
Gent  leness  and  love  and  grace 
Lighting  I Ii^  resplendent  face, 
I  rnobserved,  of  humble  mem. 
[fairest  ( >ne  with  mortals  seen, 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  25 

To  fulfill  the  law's  demands 

At  the  faithful  Herald's  hands. 

Though  the  Pre&cher  knew  Him  not, 

I  [oliness  without  a  spot 

Awed  the  man,  austere  and  bold, 

Who  the  rite  would  fain  withhold  : 

"I  should  be  baptized  of  Thee— 

Comesl  Thou,  my  Lord,  to  me?" 

"Suffer  it,  and  thus  fulfill 

I  Sod,  the  righteous  Father's  will." 

It  was  done  at  I  lis  command  ; 
When,  behold  a  vision  grand  ! 
L<> !  the  vaulted  heaven  rends, 
Whence  the  Holy  Ghost  descends 
Like  a  dove  upon   I  Ii>  head. 
And  a  voice  celestial  said  : 
"This  is  my  Beloved  Son. 
All  my  will  in  I  Iini  is  done." 
But   the  people,  dull  of   ear. 

Heaven's  Evangel  would  not  hear: 

Hl'ind  of  heart,  they  \\<udd  not  see 


26  THE    REJECTED    KING, 

In  the  man  of  <  ralilee 

Him  by  poets  sung  of  old, 
Him  by  prophets  long  foretold, 
Israel's  Saviour,  Jesse's  rod, 
Son  of  David,  Son  of  God. 


JESUS  COMES  TO  SAVE. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  ( rod ! 

He  comes  to  save  ; 

Behold  His  streaming  blood  ! 

He  comes  to  save. 
Ye  who  for  healing  sigh, 
Ye  who  for  mercy  cry, 
Jesus  is  passing  by  ; 

I le  comes  to  save. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  27 

Ye  fearful  souls,  draw  near, 

I [e  comes  to  save; 
Ye  dying  sinners,  hear, 

I  [e  comes  to  save. 
He  comes  to  save  the  lost 
( )n  raging  billows  tossed, 
And  counting  not  the  cost, 

lie  comes  to  save. 


ITc  conies  thy  love  to  win, 

He  comes  to  save  ; 
lie  comes  to  conquer  sin, 

I  Ic  comes  to  save. 

He  comes  to  crush  thy  foe, 

The  path  of  life  to  show, 

And  rescue  thee  from  woe  ; 

lie  comes  to  save. 


28  THE    REJECTED    KIM.. 


HIS  MINISTRY. 


'All  they  in  the  synagogue,  when  they  heard  these  things, 
were  tilled  with  wrath.'1—  Luke  4 :  28. 


Nazareth,  behold  thy  Guest ! 
Give  Ilini  welcome,  and  be  blest  ; 
Lo  !    He  seeks  thy  House  of  Prayer, 
Greeting  friends  and  neighbors  where 
In  His  youth  He  oft  had  heard 
Reverently  the  Holy  Word, 
And,  with  deep  reflection,  sought 
To  possess  the  Father's  thought. 

The  attendant  gives  to  Him 
Isaiah's  ancient  Book 

Of  sacred  visions,  grand  and  dim. 
I  [e  reads  i  he  text,  ret  urns  the  roll, 
And  sits.     The  fire  within  His  soul, 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  29 

Like  morning's  radiant  beam, 

Makes  all  His  features  gleam. 
The  wondering  people  look 
At  Him  with  steadfast  gaze,  while  He 
Unfolds  the  pregnant  Prophecy  : 

"Today  this  Scripture  graciously 

Completed  stands  ;   the  Lord 
Hath  to  the  poor  anointed  me 

T<>  preach  the  joyful  word  : 
To  loose  the  captive's  fettered  mind 

The  Spirit  sendeth  me, 
Celestial  sighl  to  give  the  blind, 

And  set  t  he  prisoner  free  ; 
God's  time  to  favor  men  proclaim, 

And  comfort  them  that  mourn, 
To  take  away  their  sin  and  shame, 

To  heal  the  bruised  and  torn." 

Lovingly  He  spake  the  wdrd, 

Jealously  the  people  heard  ; 


30  THE    R EJECTED    KING. 

Their  rebellious  unbelief 

Tore  His  gentle  soul  with  grief, 

And  deserved  rebuke  compelled  ; 

Foolish  wrath  their  bosoms  swelled. 

Nazareth,  O  Nazareth  ! 

Wilt  thou  put  thy  Lord  to  death? 

Murder  foul  is  in  thy  breast  ! 

Heaven  thy  purposes  arrest  ! 

Clouds  and  darkness  veil  the  place 

That  has  banished  Love  and  Grace  ! 


WHERE  IS  JESUS? 

Song  of  Sol.  1  :7. 

Where,  my  Beloved;  canst  Thou  be? 

O  tell  me,  I  would  follow  Thee. 

"Toiling  at  home,  as  Heaven  wills, 
A  pilgrim  o'er  Judean  hills, 


THE    REJECTED    KING. 


31 


With  reverent  worshipers  I  meet, 
With  wise  men,  sitting  at  their  feet." 

Where,  my  Beloved,  canst  Thou  be? 

O  tell  me,  I  would  follow  Thee. 

"  Blessing  the  newly  wedded  pair, 
With  little  children  needing  care, 
Feed iii^  the  hungry  lest  they  die, 
Healing  the  blind  and  sick  that  cry." 

Where,  my  Beloved,  canst  Thou  be? 

()  tell  me,  I  would  follow  Thee. 

"Opening  to  prisoners  the  door. 
Teaching  the  ignorant  and  poor, 
Forgiving  them  who  weep  their  wrong, 
Filling  the  mourner's  heart  with  song." 


Where,  my  Beloved,  canst  Thou  he? 
()  tell  me,  I  would  follow    Thee. 


32  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

"Alone  all  night  in  fervent  prayer, 
By  Kidron's  waters,  weeping  there, 
Serenely  waiting  cross  and  grave, 
Living,  dyinsj  the  lost  to  save." 


THE  NIGHT  LONG  PRAYER. 

'And  continued  all  night  in  prayer  to  God."— Luke  6: 12. 

Doomej)  Capernaum  He  Bought, 
Where  the  many  wonders  wrought  — 
sick  made  whole,  demoniacs  healed  — 
Power  divine  on  earth  revealed. 
Wondering  tin-onus  to  hear  and  see, 
Followed  I  Km  in  ( ralilee, 
Bui  they  spurned  His  words  so  blest  — 
*w  ( 'nine,  ye  weary  souls  and  rest ." 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  33 

After  toiling  through  the  day, 
Sadly  Jesus  t  urned  away 
To  the  mountain's  solitude 
Where  no  mortal  might  intrude. 
See  Him  bowing  to  the  ground, 
Silence  reigning  all  around. 
Save  the  night  bird's  doleful  cry, 
And  the  breezes'  moanful  sigh. 
What  great  burden  weights  the  prayer 
Of  the  sinless  Saviour  there? 
While  the  world  to  slumber  goes, 
And  disciples  find  repose, 
While  the  birds  and  beasts  repair 

To  t  heir  perch  and  covert  lair, 

What  heart-rending  sorrows  roll 

Over  His  unselfish  soul  ? 

Not  .-i  conscience  in  distress 

From  the  pangs  of  guilt  mess, 

Not  the  tVar  of  suffering 

From  the  wrath  of  priest  and  king; 

"Twas  the  chain  of  sinner's  thrall. 


34  THE    R  EJECTED    KING. 

'T\\  as  the  woe  that  whelms  us  all, 
Twas  the  direful  doom  Impending 
Over  souls  their  God  offending. 


WORDS  OF  JESUS. 


"Come  hither,  ye  that  labor. 

With  heavy  burdens  pressed, 

My  service  bringeth  blessing, 
My  yoke  the  sweetest  rest." 

" Behold  the  Rock  of  Ages! 

Ye  thirsty,  come  to  me. 
And  drink  the  living  water 

That  floweth  full  and  free." 

k  ( rod's  love  is  s<>  abounding, 
I  lis  only  Son  He  gave, 

That  whosoever  vvilleth, 

Eternal  life  shall  have." 


THE    REJECTED    RING.  35 

-*  My  Father's  house  hath  mansions* 
Both  large  and   wondrous  fair, 

And  when  all  things  are  ready, 

I'll  come  and  bring  you  there." 

< )  gracious  words  of  Jesus  ! 

They  never  can  grow  old  ; 
Their  precious  worth  and  sweetness 

Can  never  all  be  told. 


IN  SIMON'S  HOUSE. 

"  This  man,  if  he  were  a  prophet,  would  have  perceived  who 

and  what  manner  of  woman  this  is  which  toucheth 

him,  that  she  is  a  sinner."— Luke  7:  39. 

At  a  feast  — the  Pharisee's  — 
One  to  Jesus  on  her  knees 
Boweth  with  the  guilt  of  years, 
And    His  feel  she  bathes  with  tears, 


36  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

Wipes  them  with  her  flowing  hair, 
And  anoints  with  spikenard  rare. 
Bui  the  guests  with  haughty  mein 
Gaze  with  scorn  upon  the  scene. 

Jesus  now    His  host  addressed  — 
"To  thy  house  I  came  a  guest  : 
Neither  water  for  my  feet, 
Nor  a  kiss,  nor  spikenard  sweet 
Didst  thou  give.     This  woman  pours 
Forth  for  me  love's  choicest  stores. 
Lo  !  her  sins  are  all  removed, 
Though  so  many  —  much  she  loved."" 


ALL  FROM  JESUS. 
All  from  Jesus ; 

All   t  he  hope  of   sin   EorgN  en. 

All    the  comfort    in   life's  journey, 

All  t  he  promises  <>f     I  leaven  ; 

All  From  Jesus. 


THE     RK.FECTKP    KING. 


37 


All  from  Jesus  ; 

All  the  vict'ries  over  sin. 

All  the  strength  to  bear  and  labor, 

All  the  help  the  goal  to  win  ; 

All  from  Jesus. 


All  from  Jesus  : 
All  the  righteousness  and  grace, 
All  the  cleansing  and  the  fitness 
To  behold  t  lie  Father's  face ; 

All  from  Jesus. 

All  from  Jesus : 
All  the  joy  ami  all  the  trust 
When  the  soul  is  winged  for  Heaven, 

And  the  (\\\<\  returns  to  <lust : 
All  from  Jesus. 

All  from  Jesus  : 
All  the  gladness,  all  the  song, 
All  the  cr<  >\\  as  and  all  I  Ik-  glory 

Of  that  happy,  blood-bought  throng; 

All  from  Jesus. 


38  "III  1-2    REJECTED    KIM.. 

ACCUSED  OF  BLASPHEMY. 

"And  behold,  certain  of  the  scribes  said  within  themselves, 
This  man  blasphemeth."—  Matt.  9:3. 

Demons  know  Messiah's  name; 
Wondering  people  spread  Ili^  fame  ; 
Palsied  limbs  and  leprous  skin. 
Frenzied  minds  destroyed  by  sin, 
Shameless  souls  to  vice  inured 
By  Mis  gracious  touch  are  cured, 
Proving  Him  the  promised  Son, 
Wonderful,  the  Mighty  One. 
Yet  the  unbelieving  scribes 
Cast  at  Him  their  angry  gibes ; 
••A  blasphemer,"  murmur  they, 
"  Who  hut  God  takes  sin  away  ?" 
All  t<»<>  blind  to  understand 
I  [e  who  dot li  disease  command, 
And  the  dying  bid  t<»  live, 

('an  as  well  their  sins  forgive. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  39 


THE  TOUCH  OF  JESUS. 

Thk  gracious  touch  of  Jesus, 

So  wonderful  to  heal, 
The  balm  for  sin  and  sorrow, 

Doth  ( rod  in  Christ  reveal. 

The  blind  who  cried  for  mercy 

He  touched,  and  lo  !  they  see*, 

Souls  held  with  chains  of  bondage 
He  touched,  and  they  are  free. 

The  deaf  who  ne'er  heard  music 

1 1  is  touch  made  glad  with  song; 

The  dumb  who  ne'er  sang  praises 
Rejoiced  with  tuneful  tongue. 

The  withered  and  the  dying 
He  touched  to  noble  strife  ; 

The  dead,  "mid  weeping  mourners. 
His  touch  awoke  to  life. 


40 


THE    REJECTED    KING. 


The  wondrous  touch  of  Jesus, 

So  potent  long  ago, 
[s  still  the  one  thing  needful 

To  save  from  death  and  woi  . 


AT  BETHESDA. 


*  The  Jews  persecute  Jesus  because  he  did  these  things 
on  the  Sabbath."— John  5:  16. 


T  was  the  Holy  Sabbath  day  : 
At  Bethesda  many  lay, 
Weak  and  withered,  lame  and  blind, 
Waiting  anxiously  to   find, 
In  the  crowd,  a  kindly  feeling, 
In  the  moving  waters,  healing. 
(  hie  in  pain  had  moaned  for  years, 
Hoping  still  amid  Ids  fears. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  41 

Thoughtless  people  hurry  by, 
Careless  of  the  plaintive  cry. 
Jesu>  n<>\\   is  passing  near  — 
Will  lie  see  the  sufferer's  tear? 
Will  He  stoop  to  hear  the  prayer 
Of  the  helpless  in  despair? 
Yes,  though  King  and  Lord  of  all, 
He  will  heed  the  humblest  call. 
Hear  His  words,  so  sweet  and  low  — 
•%  Rise,  take  up  thy  bed  and  go." 
Lo  !    the  impotent  is  whole. 
Healed  in  body,  saved  in  soul  ; 
And  II i^  tongue  is  filled  with  song  — 
-Jesus,  Jesus,  made  me  strong." 
ret  the  .lew-  no  Saviour  see 
In  this  I [eavenly  minisl  ry. 
Bigots  blind,  they  seek  to  slay 
Him  who  made  the  Sabbath  day. 


42  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

COME  TO  THE  SAVIOUR. 

Come,  weary  soul,  the  Saviour  is  calling, 
Full  of  compassion,  and  ready  to  save; 
Come  to  the  gracious  One,  trust  in  His  word. 
Come  to  the  mighty  One,  He  is  the  Lord; 

Great  is  thy  sin,  but  His  love  greater  still, 
Wilful  thy  heart  is,  vet  stronger  His  will. 
Come  to  the  Saviour,  come  to  Him  now. 
Come  and  with  angels  adoringly  bow. 

Come,  needy  soul,  the  Saviour  is  knocking, 

Long  has  lie  waited  to  enter  thy  door; 
Open  thy  heart  to  Him,  He  would  come  in, 
Give  thy  best  room  to  Him,  turn  out  thy  sin"; 
Though  thou  hast  wronged  I  lira,  His  pardon  is  free, 
Though  thou  hast  slighted.  His  least  waiteththee. 

Come  to  the  Saviour,  come  to  Him  n<>\\, 
(  ome  and  with  angels  adoringly  bow. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  43 

Come,  sinful  soul,  the  Saviour  is  waiting, 
Patient  and  loving  and  ready  to  save  ; 
Say  to  the  waiting  One,  "  Here  is  my  heart," 
Say  to  the  loving  One,  "  My  Lord  Thou  art." 
Tell  all  thy  sin  to  Him,  He  will  forgive, 
Tell  all  thy  love  to  Him,  He  will  receive. 
Come  to  the  Saviour,  come  to  Him  now, 
Come  and  with  angels  adoringly  bow. 


BLASPHEMED. 

'By  Beelzebub  the  prince  of  'the  devils  casteth  he  out  devi fa"— Luke  11 :  15. 

On;  Father  in  Heaven,  be  hallowed  Thy  name, 
The  world,  as  Thy  kingdom,  now  speedily  claim. 
Thy  will,  as  witli  angels,  be  done  here,  we  pray, 
The  bread  that  is  needful,  O  give  us  each  day. 
Forgive  our  transgressions  as  we  now   forgive, 
Exposed  to  temptation,  ()  may  we  not   live, 
But  save  from  the  Evil  One,  Father  divine, 
V<>v  kingdom  and  power  and  glory  are  Thine. 


44 


TBE    REJECTED    KIN<.. 


While  this  prayer  the  Saviour  taught, 
One  possessed  to  Ilini  was  brought, 
Sinful,  wretched,  Mind  and  dumb, 
By  foul  demons  overcome. 
Through  His  word  the  man  was  healed 
And  the  power  of  God  revealed  ; 
But  the  people  blindly  said  — 
"Jesus  heals  through  Satan's  aid." 


Jewish  hearts  with  hate  were  tilled. 
Sweetly  love  from  His  distilled. 
"A  deceiver,"  murmured  they, 
But  of  truth  lie  was  the  way  : 
In  His  life  was  nothing  wrong, 
uHe  hath  devils,"  cried  the  throng; 
While  he  labored  for  their  good, 
They  were  thirsting  for  His  blood. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  45 

THE  LOVE  OF  JESUS. 

The  love  of  Jesus,  O  how  ivcel 
A  boundless  sen  ! 

Embracing  all,  below,  above. 
The  sea  of  love. 

It  reaches  tar  ;i^  sin  is  found. 

And  wrongs  abound. 
And  man  is  saved,  without,  within, 

From  guilt  and  sin. 

Oli,  shoreless  ocean,  deep  and  .broad  ! 

The  love  of  God! 
The  ruined  tribes  of  every  race 

May  trusl  thy  grace. 

The  world  redeemed  by  Thee  shall  raise 

The  song  of  praise, 
And  join  with  all  the  hosts  above 

To  tell  Thy  love. 


46  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

ESCAPED    FROM  THE  STONING. 

4>  They  took  up  stones  therefore  to  cast  at  him,  but  Jesus 
hid  himself."—  John  8 :  59. 

Bbought  by  Pharisee  and  scribe, 

With  a  haughty,  heartless  gibe, 

Once  a  woman  in  disgrace 

Cow'red  before  the  Saviour's  face 

In  confusion,  guilty,  vile. 

I  lor  accusers  full  of  guile, 

Proving  her  in  sin,  invite 

Him  to  toll  them  what  was  right. 

iX  What  say'sl  Thou-?     The  law  is  plain 

Stoned  until  the  sinner's  slain" 

Bui  their  crafl  and  guilt  He  saw. 

And  the  wretched  woman's  awe. 

And,  for  them  with  shame  profound. 

Stooped  and  wrote  upon  the  ground. 

[Treed,  He  spake  —  incensed  within  — 


THE    K  EJECTED    KIN*..  47 

••  Lei  the  person  free  from  sin 
Be  the  first  to  east  a  stone." 
Self-condemned  they,  one  by  one. 
Stole  away,  as  culprits  will, 
Stung  by  conscious  guilt,  until 
Misery  and  Mercy  rare 
Face  to  face  were  standing  there. 
Jesus  saw  the  contrite  tear, 
Knew  that  humble  heart  sincere, 
And  lie  said  with  accents  mild 
To  the  now  believing  child, 
"Go  thy  way  and  sin  no  more" — 
Word,  like  Moses'  rod  of  yore. 
Giving  drink  to  Israel's  flock 
From  the  desert's  smitten  rock  — 
'•(m  thy  way,  from  sin  depart," 
Smote  the  fountain  of   her  heart. 
"  Xot  condemned  to  endless  gloom," 
For  the  Morning  St-ar  has 'come. 
Light  in  darkness,  Heavenly  flame, 
Making  glad  a  ^<>ul  of  shame. 


48 


THE    REJECTED    KING, 


Jesus  said,  "  I  am  the  light 
Of  the  world,  no  cheerless  night 
Can  becloud  their  shining  way 
Who  observe  me  and  obey." 
."Many  words  of  truth  profound, 
To  the  ninltit  ude  around. 
From  His  heart  —  a  fountain  stored  - 
Like  a  river  Jesus  poured  ; 
While  the  stream  of    wisdom  flowed, 
All  His  radiant  features  glowed. 
But  the  .lews  with  anger  burned, 
And  UN  words  of  life  they  spurned  : 

Seizing  stone-  they  SO  light  to  slay 
Christ,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way. 
lint  I  Ie  vanished  out  of  sight  ; 
Lr;i\  ing  t  hem  in  wilful  night. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  49 

THE  MIND  OF  JESUS. 

The  mighty  works  of  Jesus 
Along  I  lis  rugged  way, 

Like  fountains  in  the  desert, 

His  gracious  mind  display  ; 
So  I  will  follow  Jesus 

Among  the  poor  and  blind, 
Beseeching  Him  to  give  me 

The  same  unselfish  mind. 

Behold  Him  with  the  lepers, 

The  palsied  and  the  lame! 
lie  leaves  them  all  rejoicing 

And  publishing  His  name. 
( )  for  the  mind  of  Jesus, 

I  lis  love  ami  gentleness, 
Hi>  grace  and  sweet  compassion, 

His  pity  for  distress ! 


50  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

Now  moved  by  weeping  mourners 

He  gives  them  back  their  dead  ; 
And  hungry  thousands  thronging 

By  Him  are  freely  fed. 
0  for  the  mind  of  Jesus, 

II  is  faithfulness  and  zeal, 
His  patience  and  TTis  mercy, 

I  lis  love  for  all  men's  weal ! 

0  blessed  mind  of  Jesus! 

0  love  beyond  coin  pure  ! 

1  cannot  know  its  fulness, 

Hut  let  this  be  my  prayer : 
"  I Ii^  spirit  meek  and  Ion  ly, 

1  lis  sweet  humility, 
His  purpose,  high  and  holy, 

( )  give  t  hem,  Lord,  to  me  !  " 


UK    REJECTED    KING.  51 


BESOUGHT  TO  DEPART. 


■*kThey  besought  him  thai  fie  would  depart  from  (heir  borders 
Matt.  8: 34. 


Daylight  uow  is  growing  dim; 
Yet  new  throngs  arc  pressing  Him, 
Teaching  on  the  sea-chafed  shore  — 
I  [is  own  temple's  pebbly  floor. 
Calling  His  disciples,   He 

Bids  them  come  and  cross  the  sea. 
While  the  night  on  silent  wings, 
Darkness  deep  around  them  brings. 
Worn  with  toil  He  seeks  for  rest. 
And  with  slumber  deep  is  blest . 

Suddenly  a  tempest  comes  ; 

L<> !  t  In-  angry  water  foams. 
The  disciples  fearing,  cry  — 

k%  Master,  save  us.  or  we  die.'1 


52  THE    REJECTED    KI\<.. 

Now  sublime  amid  the  storm 
Stands  serene  that  noble  form. 
While  Tie  utters — "  Peace,  be  still. 
Winds  and  waves  obey  His  will. 
As  the  billows  of  the  sea 
Know  ITis  voice  and  instant  1  y 
Bow  obedient  to  His  word, 
Will  not  man  confess  Ilmi  Lord? 

Gergesa  swing  wide  thy  gates, 
Jesus  at  thy  portal  waits. 
Now  thy  favored  hour  is  come. 
Give  the  great  Messiah  room  ! 
List  !  a  frenzied  madman  raves 
From  the  tombs  in  rocky  caves, 
Fierce,  by  demon  power  possessed, 
Yet  he  knows  this  God-like  Guest, 
And  he  runs  to  meet  t he  Lord. 
Prostrate  falling  at  the  word  — 
"  (  hit   from  him  t  hou  spirit   vile, 
Quit  t  he  soul  t  hon  dost  defile." 


THE    REJECTED    KIM.. 


53 


"Legion"  was  the  demon's  name, 
From  thai  soul  the  legion  came; 

And  the  man  in  freedom  sweet 

Sat  restored  at  Jesus'  feet. 

When  these  things,  so  strange,  were  heard 

In  the  city,  all  were  stirred, 

And  witli  folly  in  their  heart 

Urged  the  Saviour  to  depart. 

Gergeso,  <  >  Gergesa  ! 

ruder  what  ill-omened  star 

I  )(>M  thou  mourn  thy  herd  of  swine, 

And  reject  the  Lord  Divine? 


54  THE    REJECTED    KING. 


AT  THE   FEET  OF  JESUS. 

At  the  feet  of  .Jesus, 

Place  of  pardon  sweet. 
Sinners,  lost  and  guilty, 

I  [ere  compassion  meet. 

At  the  feet  of  Jesus 

Sheltered  well  I  hide; 
Sin  can  never  harm  me 
While  I  here  abide. 

At  the  feet  of   Jesus 

Do  I  learn  to  be 
Reaper  in  the  harvest 

For  eternity. 

At   the  feet   of   Jesus 

Joyfully  I   wait 
Till  the  Master  hid  me, 

Enter  I  leaven's  gate. 


THE    REJECTED    KIN'(J.  55 


AT  BETHANY. 

'•  From  that  day  forth  they  took  counsel  together  to  put 
him  to  death."—  John  1 1 :  53. 

Bethany,  sweet  Bethany, 
One  dear  home  has  hallowed  thee, 
Loved  by  Him  whose  love  is  more 
Than  far  Ophir's  golden  store. 
Here  the  King  oft  turned  for  rest, 
Here  three  loving  souls  were  blest  ; 
Theirs  to  serve  with  tender  care  ; 
His,  to  pour  out  wisdom  rare. 

Martha,  much  with  care  encumbered 

Served  her  honored  Lord  ; 
Mary's  hours  were  sweetly  numbered 

Listening  to  His  word  ; 
.Martha,  making  toil  her  pleasure, 

Pleased  her  noble  GneM  : 
Mary,  pouring  out  hove's  treasure, 

Pleased  her  Master  best. 


5H 


THE     REJECTED    KIXG. 


While  their  Friend  was  Ear  away, 
An  unhidden  guest,  one  day. 
Forced  an  entrance  to  their  cot  — 
Lazarus,  alas  !   was  not. 
All  the  grief  of  hearts  so  true, 
Hopes  defeated,  .Icsns  knew. 
Saw   the  solemn  train  and  bier, 
Farewell  kiss  and  scalding  tear, 
Knew  the  brother's  mortal  sleep. 
( lame  to  comfort  and  to  weep. 

■•  The  .Master  is  come,  and  calleth  for  thee, 

Fear  not,  weeping  child.  IIi>  love  thou  shall  see, 
He  feels  for  thy  grief,  He  bears  all  thy  blows, 
He  weeps  for  thy  tears,  and  carries  thy  woes; 

Arise  from  thy  OOUch  and  speed  to  the  place 

Where  Jesus  doth  wait  to  ^h<>\\  thee  His  grace. 
Thy  prayer  shall  he  heard  if  thou  wilt  believe, 
Greal  things  God  will  give  if  thou  canst  receive.1 

At  the  grave  lie  breathed  a  groan: 

When  t hey  i-olled  aw  av  the  stone. 


THE    KK.ri:<  TED    KING.  57 

With  up  lifted  eve-  to  Heaven  — 
••  Father,  Thou  hast  answer  u i\en 

To  my  prayer,  and  I  rejoice  : 
Then  He  cried  with  mighty  voice: 
**  Lazarus,  come  forth  !  "  and  he 
That  was  dead  lived  instantly. 

For  these  acts  of  mercy  shown. 
Miracles  <>r'  --race  well  known  — 
Mourners  solaced,  hungry  fed. 
Blind  restored,  and  raised  the  dead  — 
Jewish  priest  and  Pharisee 
Were  but  tilled  with  enmity  : 
And,  in  secret  counsel,  they 
All  agreed  the  Christ  to  slaw 


58  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

JESUS  WHISPERS. 

Wiikn  thy  breast 
Heavily  with  care  is  pressed, 

Jesus  whispers  tenderly, 

ww  Come  to  me, 
I  will  give  the  weary  rest." 

When  thy  soul 
Bleeds  in  pain  at  sin's  control, 

Jesus  whispers  graciously, 

"  Look  to  me, 
I  will  make  the  wounded  whole." 

When  draw  near 
Dread  forebodings,  dark  and  drear, 
Jesus  whispers  lovingly, 
"  Trust  in  me, 

I   will  take  away  t  h  v  tear." 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  59 

When  Death's  night 
Darkness  spreads  o'er  mortal  sight, 

Jesus  whispers  faithfully, 

"  Lean  on  me, 
I  will  uive  thee  life  and  light." 


WEEPING  OVER  JERUSALEM. 

"And  when  he  drew  nigh,  he  saw  the,  city,  and  wept  over  it.11 
Luke  19:  41. 

Behold   Him  that  cometh  by  prophets  foretold  ! 
The  way  strown  with  garments  and   branches  behold  ! 
With  shouts  of  hozanna  the  mountain  tops  ring  : 
Hie  march  is  triumphal,  He  cometh  a  King. 
Though  meekly  He  rides  on  the  symbol  of  peace 
Approaching  the  city,  the  shoutings  increase  — 
"  Hozanna,  ho/anna  to  David's  great  Son  ! 
For  great  are  the  deeds  the  Anointed  hath  done" 
But  O,  how  amazing!  the  King  is  in  tear- 
While  Bhining  in  splendor  the  city  appeals; 
As  shouts  from  the  lips  of  the  multitude  leap, 


60 


FECTED    KING. 


The  doom  of  fair  Salem  compels  Him  to  weep: 

a  If  thou,  0  Jerusalem,  only  couldst  see 

The  day  of  thy  peace!     But  'tis  hidden  from  thee. 

Too  late  will  l)c  weeping  to  save  thee  from  woe. 
Rejecting  thy  Friend  thou  shalt  fall  by  thy  foe." 

As  a  lien  her  chickens  brings 

To  the  covert  of  her  $ings, 

So  Jerusalem,  would  I,         # 

Gathering  my  children  nigh, 

Guard  them  from  the  wrath  to  come. 

Shield  them  from  impending  doom  ; 

But   they  will  not  come  to  me. 

To  my  refuge  will  not  flee. 

%w  ()  perverse  Jerusalem  ! 

Thou  that   Mindly  killest   them 

Sent   to  thee  in   Mercy's  name, 

rI  n\  rederapt ion  t o  proclaim  ! 

( )  Jerusalem,  alas  ! 

Soon  thy   woes  shall  come  to  pass  ! 

And  th\  house,  so  famed  mid  great, 
Shall  he  left  thee  desolate. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  01 

JESUS,  ADVOCATE. 

Jests,  Advocate  unseen. 

Me  and  judgment  just  between, 

What  I  am  and  what  I've  been 

Thou  canst  see.  Lord,  Thou  canst  see. 

Every  sinful  word  and  thought, 
Every  selfish  object  sought, 
Every  failure  I  have  wrought, 
Pardon  me,  ( ).  pardon  me. 

All  my  help  when  woes  prevail, 
All  my  hope  when  earth  shall  fail, 
All  my  trust  when  sinners  quail 
Are  in  Thee,  Lord,  are  in  Thee. 

To  Thy  judgment  when  I  come, 
St ; 1 1 1 <  1  between  my  soul  and  doom, 
With  the  righteous  give  me  room 
( rraciously,  <  >,  graciously. 


62  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

THE  LAST  SUPPER. 

H  This  is  my  body  which  is  given  for  you." —  Luke  22  :  1'.* 

All  made  ready  for  the  feast. 

Bread  and  wine  and  slaughtered  beast, 

Jesus  and  Tlis  friends  repair 

To  the  Paschal  supper,  where 

Type  and  Antitype  complete 

In  that  sacred  chamber  meet. 

Now .  O  shame!   before  His  face 

Tlis  disciples  strive  for  place; 

But  their  King,  through  love  uncrowned, 

Witli  a  servant's  napkin  bound. 

Stoops  to  wash  their  weary  feet. 

Soiled  and  heated   in  the  street. 

When  >uch  humbleness  we  sec. 

What   is  our  humility  ? 

When  such  love  as  IIi>  is  seen, 

WhatV  our  love  but  semblance  mean? 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  63 

After  the  Paschal  Lamb  was  eat, 
Wine-cups  filled  and  drank,  they  yet 
Linger  on  His  words,  while  He, 
Down  the  centuries  to  be, 
Doth  with  prophet-vision  gaze, 
And  decree,  to  their  amaze, — 
"Let  the  broken  bread  and  wine 
Be  a  sacrament  divine, 
Symbols  of  my  flesh  and   blood, 
Offered  up  for  von  to  God  ; 
Bond  of  brotherhood  and  love, 
Pledge  of  fellowship  above, 
Feast,  forevermore  to  be 
A  memorial  of  me." 

AVas  there  in  that  company 
One  ^<>  sunk  in  infamy. 
One  whose  false  inul  selfish  soul 
Was  so  under  >in"^  conl  rol, 
That  lie  did  not.  could  not  share 
In  that  entertainment  rare  ? 


64  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

That  he  could  not  have  a  pari 
In  thai  fellowship  of  heart  ? 

Speed  him  from  that  holy  place 
Where  our  God  unveils  Hi>  face! 

Darkness,  hide  the  traitor's  tracks! 
Mortals,  tremble  for  his  acts! 


REMEMBER  ME. 

Remember  Thee,  dear  Lord  ! 

( Jan  I  forget  the  love 
Thai  brought  Thee  down  to  weeping  earth 

From  Tliv  blest  courts  above  ? 


( 'an  I  forget  Thy  sweat 
And  toil  in  ( ialilec  ? 

Thy  weariness  at  Sychar's  well, 
Tli v  great  Immilit \  ? 


THE    REJECTED    KING. 


65 


Can  I  forget  Thy  hand 

Laid  gently  on  my  head, 

And  "  Let  the  little  children  come." 
So  kindly,  sweetly  said  ? 

Forget  Thou  saidst  to  me  — 
I  Fnused  to  love  before  — 

When  all  my  sin  and  guilt  were  known. 
**  Go,  child,  and  sin  no  more  ?  " 

(  an  I  forget  Thy  look 

In  Pilate's  judgment  hall, 
When  scourged  and  mocked  and  crowned  with  thorns, 

And  wounded  by  my  fall  '; 

Can  I  forget  Thy  en >ss, 

And  agonizing  cry  — 
"  My  God,  why  dost  Thou  hide  from  me?" 

"  Lama  Sabachthani  ?  " 


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GETHSEMANE. 

My  soul  is  exceeding  sorrowful  even  unto  death.** — Mark  14:  34. 


It  is  night.     The  traitor  goes 
Stealthily  to  Jesus  foes, 
Plotting  with  them  to  betray 
Christ  before  the  dawn  of  day. 
After  their  last  supper  ends. 
Still  lie  lingers  with  IIi>  friends. 
( lomforting  them  tenderly 
Ere  He  seeks  ( tethsemane. 

From  that  sacred  upper  room 
Come  they  to  the  Garden's  gloom. 

Many  woes  had  .Jesus  known, 
.Meekly  bearing  them  alone  ; 
Many  conflicts  had  I  Ie  met. 
I  Jut  i  In-  greatest  conflict  yet 
Was  to  he  endured  in  t hee, 
()  t hou  sad  ( rethsemane  ! 


THE    REJEl  TED    KING.  67 

Crushed  with  sorrow  strange  and  deep, 
I Ii>  disciples  drowned  in  sleep, 
Heedless  e'en  the  chosen  three, 
Dead  all  human  sympathy, 
Kneeling,  weeping  there  alone, 
See  Him  wrestle,  hear  Him  groan. 
Witness  \c  I Iiv  asronv, 
Stones  of  mute  Gethsemane ! 

See  I  IN  visage  marred  and  wet 
With  great  drops  of  bloody  sweat  ! 
••  ( )  my  Father,  if  thou  be 
Willing,  take  this  cup  from  me; 
Yet  Thy  will,  not  mine  be  done," 
Prayed  the  meek,  obedient  Son. 
Who  may  solve  the  mystery 
( )t"  that  dark  ( rethsemane '.' 

Tel]  me  what  malignant  dart 
Had  so  pierced  the  Saviour's  heart. 
'Twas  not  fear  that  made  Him  cry, 
Nor  the  death  He  was  to  die : 
For.  to  bear  the  cross.  I  le  came. 


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With  its  cruelty  and  shame. 
Whence,  then,  came  His  agony 
'Neath  thy  shade,  Gethsemane? 

Had  the  tempter,  armed  for  fight, 
Come  again  in  dreadful  might? 
Had  the  Father  hid  His  face 
From  the  Friend  of  such  a  race. 
Leaving  Death  and  horrid  gloom 
Free  to  make  this  world  a  tomb! 
Was  the  weight  of  human  « » u i  1 1 
Crumbling  this  fair  temple  built 
Of  material  too  frail, 
So  His  mission  here  might  fail, 
And  mankind  bewail  the  loss 
It"  lie  died  not  on  the  cross ? 
Man  may  never,  never  know 
All  t  he  dept  hs  of  .Ions'  woe ; 
But  t he  Son  shall  victor  be 
K\  en  in  ( let  hsemarie. 


THE    UEJECTED    KING 


69 


Heaven  heard  the  suppliant  prayer, 
Angels  flew  to  help  Him  there; 
And  He  calmly  met  the  band 
Led  by  . Judas'  guilty   hand. 
Saying,  **  Let  us  go,  behold 
Now  is  come  the  hour  foretold/* 
With  divine  sublimity 
Jesus  left  ( rethsemane. 


JESUS  ALONE. 


()  S.\  viot  n.  can  it  be 
Thai  1  can  sleep. 
Whilst  Thou  in  bitter  agony 

Dost  pray  and  weep  ! 

T<>  watch  Thou  calledst  me 

For  Thy  dear  sake  ; 
But  slumber  presses  heavily, 

I  cannot   wake. 


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THE    REJECTED    KING. 


u  No,  cannot  watch  one  hour," 

With  shame  I  cry; 
And  Satan  with  malignant  power 

Is  pressing  nigh. 

Lord  .Jesus,  Thou  the  blow 

Must  bear  alone ; 
Alone  must  face  man's  mighty  foe 

And  weep  and  groan. 


BETRAYAL  AND  TRIAL. 


'They  shouted,  saying,  crucify,  crucify  Mm."— Luke  28:  2t. 

Judas  comes  —  the  traitor  seen 
In  his  heartless  kiss  and  mein — 
With  a  crowd  equipped  with  arms, 
'Neath  the  shade  of  leaf-crowned  palms. 
Terror-stricken  at  the  sight 
Ili^  disciples  cower  iii  flight. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  71 

Like  a  felon,  bound  with  cord, 
Soldiers  lead  away  the  Lord. 

Now  before  their  Council  vile, 
.Marked  by  bitter  hate  and  guile, 
Jesus  stands  in  Judgment  Hall, 
Mocked,  condemned,  despised  by  all  ; 
Though  in  Heavenly  counsel  high 
lie  had  given  Himself  to  die 
To  redeem  the  world  from  woe, 
And  its  tyrant  overthrow. 
Priest  and  elders,  mad  and  blind, 
Seek  false  witnesses  to  find 
To  condemn  by  law  the  right, 
And  with  darkness  hide  the  light. 
Love  ami  mercy  are  belied, 
Truth  and  justice  are   denied; 
Yet.  how  strange!  lie  answers  not 
To  their  perjured  slanders  brought. 
When  adjured  by  priest  to  say 
Whether  He  was  Christ   or  nay, 
Jesus  said,  "  I  am.  and  ve 


72 


THE    REJECTED    KING. 


Soon  the  Son  of  Man  shall  see 

Seated  at  the  Father's  side. 

Clothed  with  power,  though  now  decried; 

Coming  to  the  earth  again, 

liobed  in  cloud  and  crowned  to  reign." 

"Blasphemy,'1  the  rulers  cried; 

"Guilty,"  every  voice  replied. 

Author  of  abounding  grace, 

Sinners  smite  Thee  on  the  face. 

Thou  who  gav'st  these  wretches  breath, 

Art  by  them  condemned  to  death. 

\o\v  to  Pilate  Tie  was   brought, 

Then  by  Herod  set  at  naught, 

Scoffed,  reviled  1>\  servile  hands. 

Rudely  scourged  by  soldiers'  hands; 

I  Jill   their  scorn   He  meekly  bore, 

And  t heir  crown  of  insult  wore. 

While  they,  jeering,  bowed  the  knee. 

Flailing  Him  in  irony. 

"  (  Yncify   I  lim.  crucify  !  " 

Was  their  fierce  and  angry  crv  ; 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  73 

"  Let  the  murderer  go  free, 
Let  Barabbas  pardoned  be, 

But  to  death  let  Christ  be  led, 
And  His  blood  be  on  our  head." 

Of  humaneness  all  bereft, 
Lost  the  man  —  the  savage  left, 
What  had  filled  their  hearts  with  hate? 
What  was  His  offense  so  great, 
That  I  lis  blood,  and  nothing  less, 
Must  now  sate  their  bitterness? 
That  a  cross  of  crimson  dye 
Must  their  rancor  satisfy  ? 

Hear  Ye: 

Jesus  lias  been  tried 
At  the  bar  of  maddened  pride, 
And  the  cause  of  I  Ii>  offense 
K<»uik1  to  be  Hi^  innocence, 
Nobleness  and  virl ue  pure. 
Truth  which  sin  cannot  endure. 


74  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

Wisdom  with  humility, 
Pow'r  not  used  vaingloriously, 
Holiness  begot  above, 
And  for  sinners  too  much  love. 


THE  CRUCIFIXION. 


'And  they  crucified  him,  and  the  malefactors." —  Luke  23:  33". 

As  it  was  in  BethlehenJ — 
w-  In  the  inn  no  room  for  them  n — 
So  forever  has  it  been  ; 
Room  for  suffering  and  sin, 
[loom  for  passion,  room  for  vice, 
Room  for  human  sacrifice. 
Room  for  hat  red.  room  for  pride. 
Room  for  falsehood  to  abide, 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  75 

Koom  for  masters  and  their  slaves, 
Room  for  battles,  room  for  gv2L\  es, 
Room  for  selfishness  and  greed, 
Room  i*>v  broken  hearts  to  Meed  ; 
But  for  Truth  and  Love  and  Grace* 
In  the  world  was  found  no  place; 
None  for  Him  who  came  to  save 
But  a  Golgotha  and  grave. 
Room  at  last,  ye  angels  see ! 
Room  is  found  on  Calvary ! 
Room  for  jagged  nail  and  spear! 
Room  for  groans !  O  Heaven,  hear! 
Room  for  Mood  and  ghastly  wounds! 
Room  for  grief  that  has  no  hounds! 
Room  for  Jesus  on  the  tree  ! 
Room  to  die  in  agony  ! 
Let  the  sun  refuse  to  shine 
On  the  Sufferer  Divine  ! 
Wrong  has  triumphed  over  right  ! 
Darkness  <>\  er  Heaven's  light  ! 


76  THE    REJECTED    KING. 

Rend  ye  rocks,  ye  mountains  quake! 
From  your  dust  ye  saints  awake  ! 
For  in  Joseph's  rock-hewn  toinh 
Man's  Redeemer  lies  in  gloom. 
Long  and  dark  the  night  must  be! 
Who  beyond  its  shade  can  see? 
Faith,  the  legacy  of  ages, 
Hope,  inspirer  of  the  sages. 
Star,  that  led  from  Orient  lands, 
Advent  song  of  angel  bands, 
Promises  to  prophets  made, 
In  a  sealed  tomb  are  laid. 

Grace  i>  spurned  and  God  blasphemed  ; 

All  of   which  t lie  ancients  dreamed, 
Poets  sang  in  vcr.se  profound, 
.Men  have  t rampled  to  the  ground. 
Yet.  no  wral  It  of  God  awakes, 
Ne'er  a  sound  His  silence  breaks, 
Pa1  ieni  and  forbearing  st ilk 
Lo\  e  conl  rols  I  Ii>  dreadful  will. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  77 

Day  for  them  is  < * ; 1 1 1 1 1  and  fair, 
Still  they  breathe  the  fragrant  air, 
Draw  their  food  from  land  and  maim 
Whose  Creator  they  have  slain. 
Beautiful  the  moon  at  night 
Pours  for  them  its  silver  lighl  : 
Freighted  clouds  on  snowy  wings 
Store  for  them  refreshing  springs. 
O  the  wondrous  love  of  God  ! 
Like  the  ocean,  dee])  and  broad, 
Patient  and  forbearing  still, 
Mercy  holds  His  fateful  will  ; 
Hi-  dread  hand  lie  lifteth  not 
From  Mis  book  their  names  to  blot, 
Though  I  IN  Son  theyVe  crucified, 
Spurned  UN  Gifts,  UN  grace  denied. 


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THE    REJECTED    KING. 


THE  RESURRECTION. 

"He  Himself  stood  in  the  midst  of  them."    " Peace  be 
unto  1/ou. —  Luke  24:36. 

Lo,  the  tomb  of  rock  is  shaking! 
Through  its  gloom  a  lighl  is  breaking! 

Seal  and  stone  and  guard  are  vain. 
Sin  and  Death  by  Christ  are  slain. 
Faith  is  realized  in  sight, 
I  [ope  in  joys  wiili  glory  bright, 
For  thai  star  the  Sun  appears, 
Easter-song  the  mourner  cheers. 
Jesus  lives  !  and  hearts  are  glad 

Late  with  keenest  sorrow  sad  ; 
Jesus  lives !  and,  wondrous  grace, 
Meets  I  [is  1<»\  ed  ones  face  to  face. 
Joins  t hem  in  t heir  gloomj  walk, 
( Jomforts  while  t  hey  sadly  talk, 
Opens  to  their  minds  the  word, 
Shows  I [imself  t heir  risen  Lord. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  79 

When  disciples  meet  for  prayer 
I  [e  mysteriously  is  there. 
And  their  doubts  all  disappear. 
Peace  prevails  and  Heaven  is  near. 
By  His  frequent  presence  blest 
They  believe  their  wonSrous  Guesl 
Always  near,  in  union  sweet, 
Wedlock  h<»ly  and  complete, 
Whom  they  feel  and  seem  to  see 
In  their  joyful  company, 
Radiant  before  their  eyes, 
Though  ascended  to  the  skies. 

Their  Messiah — veiled  from  sight  — 
Yet  is  with  them  in  His  mighl  : 
And  the  message  they  have  heard 
From  I  Ti>  lips,  "Go  preach  my  word 
To  all  nations  far  ami  near," 
They  obey  without  a  fear. 
On  His  promise  they  depend, 
"  I  am   with   VOU  t<»  the  end.** 


80  THE    REJECTS!)    KING. 

Hasten,  Pentecostal  hour! 
Holy  Ghost,  display  Thy  power! 
Wonders  work  in  Jesus'  name! 
Mortals  speak  with  tongues  of  flame! 
Sinners,  for  your  hardness,  grieve  ! 
Thousands  in  a  day  believe! 
Let  the  guilty  race  draw  near, 
Love's  forgiving  voice  to  hear, ! 
Let  the  nations,  lost  and  blind, 
Come,  and  their  Redeemer  find! 
Prisoners,  drop  your  chains  and  sing — 
"  Glory,  glory  to  the  King  !" 
Darkness,  flee  before  the  light  ! 
Demons,  speed  your  swiftest  flight  ! 
From  his  throne  let    Death  he  hurled! 
Let  Christ's  kingdom  fill  the  world! 


THE    REJECTED    KING. 


81 


JESUS  IN   THE    MIDST. 


In  the  midst  of  Eden's  bowers, 
'Mid  perennial  fruits  and  flower-. 
Bloomed  the  Tree  of  Life  most  fair 
'Twas  a  type  of  Jesus  there. 

In  the  midst  of  seraphs  prone 
Reverently  around  the  throne, 
Is  the  Lamh  for  sinner-  -lain  — 
Type  of  Him  who  lives  to  reign. 

In  the  soul  where  Jesus  reigns, 
More  than  Eden's  Miss  obtains  : 
Flowerets  there  forever  blow; 
There  celestial  harvests  grow. 

Where  disciples  meet  to  pray 
Jesus  rules  with  gentle  sway, 

Filling  every  heart  and  tongue 

With  the  Lamb's  adoring  -«>ie_»-. 


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ROOM   FOR  JESUS. 

"Behold  I  stand  at  the  door  and  knock.9* — Rev.  3:  20 

Nations,  give  Emmanuel  room: 
Nol  a  cross  —  the  felon's  doom, 
Not  a  grave  of  gathering  mold, 
Not  a  prison,  dark  and  cold  : 
Give  Him  valley,  hill  and  mountain, 
Give  Him  sea  and  stream  and  fountain. 
Give  I  Iini  flocks  and  corn  and  gold, 
Give  I  Tim  treasures  new  and  old, 
Give  I Iim  temple,  church  and  hall, 
Give  Him  palace,  cottage,  stall, 
Let  His  banner  be  unfurled 
Through  the  kingdom  of  the  world. 
Congregations, give  Him  room; 
Not  a  gilded,  marble  tomb, 
\<»t  ;i  place  'mid  hearts  of  ice 
Not  :i  seat  wit h  hon< >red  vice. 


THE    REJECTED    KIN'..  83 

Give  Him  room,  though  scarred  and  fettered, 

Awkward,  homely  and  unlettered; 

Room  for  Him,  swing  wide  the  door 

Though  He  enters  with  the  poor  : 

Bid  Him  welcome,  though  He  comes 

Dressed  in  rags  from  wretched  homes  ; 

Let  I  Tim  come  in  every  race. 

Trophies  of  redeeming  grace. 

Christian  household,  give  Christ  room 

Let  Him  to  your  table  conic. 

At  your  altar  when  yon  kneel. 

His  blesl  presence  may  yon  feel  : 

When  yon  wake  and  when  yon  Bleep, 

Let   II  i^  love  your  treasures  keep  ; 

Where  your  children  work  or  play. 

Urge  this  Heavenly  Guest  to  stay  ; 

With  your  neighbors  when  you  meet, 

( rive  to  Him  the  choicest  seal  : 

Greatly  will  that  house  he  blesl 

Which  shall  give  to  Him  its  best. 


84 


THE    REJECTED    KING. 


Hark  thee,  soul!   a  Friend  lias  come; 
He  is  knocking,  give  Him  room. 
He  would  enter  at  thy  door. 
Though  'tis  dusty,  rough  and  poor; 
Bid  Him  welcome  to  abide; 
Where  He  dwells  He  will  provide, 
Peace  and  plenty  lie  will  bring, 
He  that  knocketh  is  thv  Kins. 
He  would  sup  with  thee  tonight. 
But  tomorrow  may  invite 
Thee  to  be  II is  favored  guest 
In  the  mansions  of  the  blest. 


THE    REJECTED    KING.  85 


SOUL,  ARISE! 

Soil,  arise!   and  give  Christ  room; 
Not  alone  thy  days  of  gloom  : 

Not  when  sinks  the  setting  sun  ; 
Not  when  all  thy  work  is  done. 

Give  thy  brightest,  noblest  power-: 
Give  thy  purest,  sweetest  hours, 
Give  thy  will,  thy  mind,  thy  heart  : 
Give  to  Jesus  all  thou  art. 

Then  'twill  he  His  time  to  give 
.M<»rc  than  mortals  can  conceive; 
Rooms  within  Hi-  mansions  fail*. 
Where  all  precious  blessings  are.       % 

Room  f<»r  Jesus,  give  Him  room, 
( )]>en  wide  each  heart  and  home  ! 
Let  Hi-  banner  he  unfurled 
Through  the  kingdoms  of  the  world  ! 


THE    REJECTED    KING. 


THE  BELIEVER'S  RESPONSE. 

Out  of  my  bondage,  sorrow  and  night, 
Into  Thy  freedom,  gladness  and  light; 
Out  of  my  sickness  into  Thy  health, 
Out  of  my  want  and  into  Thy  wealth. 
Out  of  my  sin  and  into  Thyself, 
Jesus,  I  come:  Jesus,  I  conic 

Out  of  my  shameful  failure  and  loss, 
Into  the  glorious  gain  of  Thy  cross; 
Out  of  earth's  poisons  into  Thy  halm, 
Out  of  life's  storms  into  Heavenly  calm, 
( >ui  of  distress  into  jubilant  psalm, 

Jesus,   I  Come  ;    Jesus,   I   come. 


( hit  of  unrest  and  arrogant  pride, 
Into  Th v  rest  ful  will  to  abide  ; 


THE    REJECTED    KIX<i.  87 

Out  of  myself  to  dwell  in  Thy  love, 
Out  of  despair  into  raptures  above, 
Upward  for  aye  on  wings  of  a  dove, 
Jesus,  I  conic;  Jesus,  Icome. 

Out  of  my  deatli  and  th*  shade  of  the  tomb, 
Into  Thy  life  and  beauteous  home  ; 
Out  of  the  depths  of  ruin  untold, 
Into  the  cheer  of  Thy  sheltered  fold, 
Into  the  streets  and  city  of  irold, 
Jesus,  I  come ;  Jesus,  I  come 


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